Hudson County Freeholder Jeff Dublin is stepping aside as leader of Jersey City Democrats and throwing his support behind an ally of Mayor-elect Steve Fulop.

Dublin, a vocal supporter of outgoing Mayor Jerramiah Healy, said in a statement from Fulop’s office that his decision to not seek re-election as chair of the Jersey City Democratic Organization is an effort to “bring everyone together.”

“With a new mayor and council, it’s time for a new direction with the JCDO. I’m going to work with the new leadership moving forward,” Dublin said. “Jersey City deserves its elected officials to work together for a better Jersey City.”